Rodgers vowed not to make the same mistake when he took over at Anfield and as a result he has been able to mastermind Liverpool's incredible title challenge.

His side sit two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table ahead of the Sunday showdown.

And Rodgers is quick to credit Colin Pascoe and Mike Marsh for their part in bringing the club within touching distance of their first title in a generation.

“I get wonderful support from my assistants,” Rodgers told the ECHO. “My staff here are absolutely critical to what we’ve done. I couldn’t do it on my own and they are a key part of the success here.

“When I went into Swansea, I went in on my own. I felt that I probably diluted myself too much during my short time in charge at Reading.

“I needed to get back to taking the sessions and doing the work, but obviously you need capable assistants to work with you.

Pascoe was joined in the exodus from Swansea by head of performance Glen Driscoll, head of opposition analysis Chris Davies and head of fitness Ryland Morgans, while goalkeeping coach John Achterberg was already at the club along with Marsh.